08/08/2022
Job Description
Provides personal care and support services to clients in a Comfort Keepers established Personal Care Program.
Essential Functions:
Performs duties as assigned on the personal care Service Plan.
Assists the client in assisting with activities of daily living by providing any of the Comfort Keepers approved personal care activities including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, toileting (including adult briefs), grooming, oral hygiene, ambulation, bathing, and feeding.
Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens and changing the bed.
Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen clean-up.
Assists the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Plan of Care.
Reminds client to take self-administered medications.
Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.
Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.
Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
Other reasonable related duties as assigned.